After unexpectedly withdrawing from Rome Masters 2025, Novak Djokovic brought fans to another surprise when deciding to attend the Geneva Open 2025. This is the tournament in the ATP 250 category held in Switzerland. Notably, this event took place right next to Roland Garros, the second Grand Slam of the year.
In Geneva, Djokovic is ranked No. 2. After being exempted from round 1, the Serbian tennis player encountered the Marton Fucsovics – 134th in the world. Before the opponent was not on the same level, Nole had a relatively easy victory.
Entering Set 1, Djokovic soon won the break in game 4 thanks to the ability to return the ball. Fucsovics tried to keep the rhythm with a muscular and proactive gameplay, but Nole always knew how to regulate the pace, forcing the opponent to error. Another break in game 8 helps the Serbian player close the first set with a score of 6-2 after only 36 minutes.
At the beginning of Set 2, Fucsovics played more prosperous, stable serve and a few times on the net successfully. However, Djokovic is still patient and waiting for the ball. The turning point in Game 6 when he broke successfully after a series of durable Rally made the opponent short breath.
Despite the time when medical care in the right leg, Djokovic still maintained the game and did not give the opponent the opportunity to reclaim the break. In Game 9, Novak ended the match with a dangerous return, thereby winning 6-3. This result helps him to officially win tickets to the quarterfinals.
Notably, this is also the first victory of Djokovic in the ground this season. Earlier, he attended two other tournaments, Monte Carlo, Madrid Open and were eliminated in the match.
